This past semester, I was bombarded with projects for my photography class. Though I enjoy taking pictures, it's a hassle and if it wasn't for my best friend Megan I wouldn't have gotten through it. She always offered to be my model, and not only did I get some great shots of her but we had a blast every time. We would make photoshoots our own little hangout sessions, and share many laughs & jokes. From trying not to laugh in a quiet library, to being chased by strangers in a thrift store, to dancing mindlessly on a tennis court, to trying to block out the particular look strangers give you when you're having a photoshoot in a public space - they've all been adventures and I'm thankful we got to go on them together. So this post is dedicated to Megan (and Zack and Tess who also helped out with equipment, modeling, and keeping me sane during the process). I'm happy to say that I finished off the semester with this series of photos, my final project.
Just a little bit about the concept: Inspired by David LaChapelle, I went for the look of juxtaposition and vibrant colors. LaChapelle uses models in sort of unexpected scenes to convey different kinds of social themes. I wanted to portray the idea of people being "restrained," in the sense that their childish, whimsical side may come out in a place it's not expected to.
Enjoy, and let the summer commence!
